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CEO of Northern Development Joel McKay. (Northern Development) PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The Chief Executive Officer at Northern Development has been recognized by the BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA). The BCEDA teamed up with Fortis BC for the 2021 BC Economic Development Awards, held virtually on March 11th. The awards are given to individuals and groups who dedicate time to community-based economic development. Joel McKay, CEO at Northern Development (NDI), has received the Chairman’s Award from the BCEDA. The award is presented annually to recognize a member of the BCEDA who ha...

Looking back: Henderson County's top stories in 2020 The past year managed to bring both hardships and victories to Henderson County.  Countless lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with thousands of reported cases, nearly 100 deaths, and many people losing their jobs due to the economic fallout from the pandemic.  The community lost some of its beloved leaders, including Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer, who died suddenly in July; former Fletcher Mayor Bill Moore; and Sheriff's Office deputy Ryan Hendrix, who was killed in the line of duty in September.  Some l...

By Staff South Portland's Economic Business & Development Awards are going to look a little different this year, and not just because the ceremony will be virtual. The city's Economic Development Committee has shaken up the award categories to reflect the pandemic, with recognition going to businesses and people specifically related to their response to COVID-19. Normally the award categories would be things like "Small Business of the Year," "New Business of the Year," and the like. This year, the committee will recognize "COVID Pivot Pioneer" and "Nothing's Going to Stop Us...